SpaceX<\/b> successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying the JCSAT-18\/Kacific-1 satellite from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Monday, Dec. 16, at 7:10 p.m. EST. It was SpaceX\u2019s 13th launch of the year. The JCSAT-18\/Kacific-1 was placed into its target geostationary transfer orbit 33 minutes following initial ignition.<\/p>\n
Following stage separation, SpaceX droneship Of Course I Still Love You recovered Falcon 9\u2019s first stage. However, SpaceX recovery vessels were not able to recover the fairing halves. \u201cMs. Tree and Ms. Chief narrowly missed catching the fairing halves \u2014 team is working to recover them for potential use on a future flight,\u201d Space X tweeted Monday. <\/p>\n
The Boeing-built, JCSAT-18\/Kacific-1 satellite carried payloads for Sky Perfect JSAT<\/b> and Kacific Broadband Satellites Group<\/b> (Kacific). Sky Perfect JSAT is a provider of multi-channel paid television broadcast services in Japan, a SpaceX representative said in the launch livestream. The satellite will provide Ku-band coverage and improve mobile and broadband services for customers in the Asia-Pacific region. <\/p>\n
The launch was a first for Kacific, a broadband satellite operator for the Pacific and Southeast Asia. The satellite will connect unserved and underserved populations in Southeast Asia with broadband internet. The satellite is scheduled to begin commercial operations in the first quarter of 2020. <\/p>\n
\u201cCelebrating this launch with Kacific\u2019s international supporters has been an incredible and affirming experience. I\u2019m very thankful for the wonderful energy they have brought to this unforgettable moment,\u201d Christian Patouraux, Kacific founder and CEO said in a statement. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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